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wav⋅y

1[wey-vee]
–adjective, wav⋅i⋅er, wav⋅i⋅est.
1. curving alternately in opposite directions; undulating: a wavy course; wavy hair.
2. abounding in or characterized by waves: the wavy sea.
3. resembling or suggesting waves: a cotton material with a wavy pattern.
4. vibrating or tremulous; unsteady; wavering.

Origin:
1555–65; wave + -y 1


wav⋅i⋅ly, adverb
wav⋅i⋅ness, noun
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wav·y   (wā'vē)   
adj.   wav·i·er, wav·i·est
  1. Abounding or rising in waves: a wavy sea.

  2. Marked by or moving in a wavelike form or motion; sinuous.

  3. Having curls, curves, or undulations: wavy hair.

  4. Characteristic or suggestive of waves.

  5. Wavering; unstable.

wav'i·ly adv., wav'i·ness n.
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